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I can’t believe it has been so long since I’ve logged in!  I really worked hard to do my half-marathon in November  Unfortunately, I threw out my back and was out.  This was after our September attempt to run in Hurricane Iven conditions….we did not run.  Now, I am back in the saddle to run in April.  I have to do it for my own mental health.  I am finding that I work envelopes me and I need to have an outlet.  I had lost 20 lbs. and now gained back 10!  UGH!  I am disgusted with myself and have had enough.  I am taking back my life and getting it back together.  This site helped so much and now I am getting back to doing this.  No excuses!

I ran again today, a simple 3 miles, and it was tough.  I think I hurt my heel Saturday while running 6m on a paved trail.  Sis and I are just tired of being tired and not feeling like the runs are getting easier.  I think next week we’ll try some speed work at the track and see if that helps!  I AM getting new shoes today to see if that helps too!

 Work is a week away and I know that having a schedule will be helpful.  I don’t do well eating over the summer. 

So I haven’t been on since last week.  I did the long run on Sat. and felt it all weekend!  Since I played soccer on Sun, my rest day, I took off Monday.  STorms Tuesday, so I ran today.  It wasn’t a great run.   I’ve been so tired these past few days.  I also need to get new shoes tonight.

Weighed in on Monday and still the same weight.  I’m obviously not counting my calories, fat grams or anything.  I’m going to plan out my meals and snacks today.  I was thinking of making paper calorie dollars.  I think I need to see them, spend them, and see how it goes.  I’ve just been thinking about this will best work.  Any ideas from anyone?

Today was the first day I ran and didn’t stop and felt good.  I actually felt as though my training has finally caught up with me.  Now don’t get me wrong, I didn’t want to run today, nor was I looking forward to the 4 miles, especially after not sleeping at all last night.  But I warmed up this morning by walking a quarter mile and then I ran.  What a difference!  I can actually see myself doing 6 on Saturday.  My husband has been telling me to do sprints and hills as well, so I think I’ll do that for tomorrow’s training.    I’m just glad today’s run was so good!!!

I ate well yesterday.  So the week was off to good start.  Now I need to start writing down what I’m intaking.  But today will a good day.

So I weighed in today to find I still have not lost any weight.  I did all of my runs last week, played soccer on Sunday and got in one exercise class.  No weight loss.  Now, 1 lb. would make me happy.  So I have to anaylize what my caloric intake is.  I’m really going to have to watch the calories so I can start losing again.  I’m getting tempted to go out and buy Slimquick with Hoodia, even though I know it won’t help. 

 On a positive note, I did do my first run of the week.  I’m pretty tired and the 3 miles was hard.  My time is getting better, but I’m not feeling better. I’m going to look into new shoes.  We walked uphill to the park and then uphill back home:)  Yes, that’s possible in my neighborhood.  Went to the transportation musuem and walked everywhere!.  Lot’s of walking today, but I am going to take my rest tomorrow for sure.  I think I’ll get up early and stretch, enjyoy my coffee outside on the almost finished patio!  It’s a busy week for me with lots of work to do!  Need all of the energy I can get.

Isn’t it interesting when how you’re not doing well, you don’t post anything?  It’s not that I’ve gained weight, it’s just that I am not losing either.  I’m stuck.  Now, I also know I still need to cut calories, but I am having a hard time getting the eating down.  I’m starving all of the time these last two weeks.  At least I made it through the 4th without gaining any. 

 The other part I am bummed about is that I have been training for this half-marathon and don’t feel like my running is getting better.  I carry all of my weight in my butt and stomach….where I feel it the most running.  I couldn’t even run 2 miles without stopping today and walking….and I had to run 5!  I finished, but not without stopping.

Enough wallowing for today.  I need to get out of the funk, plan what I will eat and when, and just be happy!

Our family team has made some goals and we’re gettin it in gear!  I am happy to say that we are training to do a half marathon in October.  We’ll be running 5 days a week.  I am so excited to have this goal in place.  I did my first run this morning and kept a great pace with my mom.  We ran 3 miles, which I haven’t done in a LONG time, and we were able to talk a little along the way.  My goal this morning was just to do the run.  I walked the kids to camp and now I am refreshed.  I know every day will not be fun and getting up early in the heat and humidity was no fun, but we’re all there helping each other out.  I have a feeling by adding this “team” mentality, reaching this goal will help us get healthier faster.  I am so excited!

Weighed in yesterday and no loss.  I started the week off great, but I think the eating out hurt me.  But I will not perseverate on the negative.  I’ve already done one walk today and will work out this evening.  But someone is going to have to get my  butt up in the morning.  Maybe I’ll ask my sister if she wants to work out.  I really want to do 2 workouts a day, but can’t seem to get to the point. 

 My weight loss goal for this week is 2 lbs. 

My eating goal this week is to get back into my good breakfast/snack routine.

So I weighed in yesterday for the first time in about a month.  I was pleasantly suprised to see the number smaller than before.  I haven’t been 155 in a long time!  The frustrating part about the number is that I don’t feel smaller.  Since those babies, my stomach is stretched out, flabby and keeping me in size I wish not to disclose.  So while I should be happy about my weigh in and being closer to my mini goal, I’m just frustrated.

 Okay, but enough of that.  I did reach most of my goals yesterday.  While I was crabby and had my dear daughter clinging to me, we did walk a lot!  We walked to morning camp, then to the park, and we walked my mom’s neighborhood.  It was a perfect day to do so.  I did make it to exercise class last night and worked hard there.  I did have maccaroni and cheese for lunch yesterday, but only a bowl. 

 My goals today are take a long walk with baby son after his nap time.  No excercise class today b/c I have a college class tonight.  Going to have taco salad at lunch and make family dinner before I leave tonight. 

Monday is always a great day for me!  I love how the beginning of the week feels. My goals this week are the following:

• Exercise each day
• Be good to myself
• Each my snacks so I am SO hungry
• Not to get upset when I haven’t done my best

I didn’t weigh in yesterday, so I will be doing that this morning.  I think I also need to have my picture taken today, although I really don’t want my husband to do it.